REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 30, 2014
FROM: MANUEL A. MOLLINEDO, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: IRMA YEPEZ-PEREZ, Grant Writer
KAREN NORRIS, Administrative Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and acceptance of Public Benefit Grant funds and execution of necessary program documents
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a resolution to submit a grant application of up to $100,000 to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Public Benefit Grant program for the purchase of new alternative fuel vehicles;
2) Authorize the Director of Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department, or designated representative, as agent of the City of Fresno to execute and submit all necessary documents to implement the grant, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department proposes to submit an application to the SJVAPCD requesting up to $100,000 in Public Benefit Grant program funds for the purchase of four (4) new electric vehicles, and two (2) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) alternative fueled vehicles.
BACKGROUND
The SJVAPCD is comprised of eight counties: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern. The SJVAPCD is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement strategies that will result in emission reductions. SJVAPCD is committed to improving the health and quality of life for all Valley residents through effective and cooperative air quality programs including the Public Benefits Grant to assist with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, infrastructur...
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